Name: Out of Time
Genre: Comedy
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Greg Mackie, Michael Thomas Dunn, Jean-Paul Gibeau

Greg Mackie possesses an incredible comic timing and slapstick genius in the independent film Out of Time.  Under the skilled direction of Michael T. Dunn, Mackie's performance is truely breathtaking.

This film really is the perfect throwback to 1920's era silent films with stars like Buster Keaton or Charlie Chaplin.  It mixes a bit of the 1990s into the film by setting Mackie's character as a college student who just can't get a break.

This really was the perfect vehicle to launch star Greg Mackie with.  His emotional range and energy translate very well to comedy.  I am really looking forward to his future film appearances.

While this film was short -- it still delighted audiences nationwide at several prominant film festivals.  Hopefully it will eventually be released for the home video market -- so audiences can experience the thrill of this simple tale orchestrated by accomplished film director Dunn (and Greg Mackie's incredible acting performance).

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